Latino Leadership Institute

LEAP launched and completed its inaugural cohort which launched in July 2022 and concluded in June 2023. We achieved several of our initial key objectives including the following as we continue to track against our long term desired outcomes: 1.The program launched and graduated nine (9) Latino and BIPOC entrepreneurs with the following representation: a)4 Female-led companies and 5 Male-led companies; b)7 entrepreneurs that identify as Latino and 2 that identify as Black; c)2 pre-revenue companies, 2 companies generating between $50,000 and $100,000 ARR, 3 companies generating between $100,000 and $250,000 ARR, 1 company generating between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and 1 company generating above $1,000,000 ARR; and d)2 services companies (DEI and Mental Health), 3 tech or tech-enabled companies (EdTec, Legal and Wellness), 1 agriculture company (Farming and Food sustainability), 1 product company (Jewelry manufacturer) and 1 construction company (Flood Mitigation). 2.Each entrepreneur was assigned a formal advisory board of 4-5 advisors that meet individually on a monthly basis and collectively on a quarterly basis; 3.The program included subject matter experts, thought leaders and an expert speaker series that covered a range of key business topics including Mastery of Financial Statements, Sales Best Practices and Neuroscience-based Leadership. oWith the completion of inaugural cohort, we will continue to monitor and support the entrepreneurs to achieve the longer term outcomes of growth and scale include: 1.100% revenue increase within the next 2-3 years; and 2.50% increase in the size of the workforce. 3.As an early indicator, within 6 months of program completion, we have 1 entrepreneur that has increased revenue and profit by 50%.

LLIs inclusive leadership training, Insight to Inclusive Leadership, was developed with a neuroscience lens and grounded in history and context that prepares leaders for the diverse workplace. To date, LLI has supported over 300 organizational leaders with this transformational program. Insight to Inclusive Leadership examines how our brains have been uniquely shaped by our experiences, emotions, relations and society. This neuroscience lens, ground in history and context, is the foundation for helping individuals better understand how they think, so they can acknowledge how they feel, and ultimately tap into how they can become more inclusive leaders. Insight to Inclusive Leadership is collaborative in nature and designed for organizations to see the opportunities and advantages of diverse and inclusive leadership and organizational cultures.

Ignite was developed after years of research and work with Latino professionals across all sectors and industries to reflect the deep richness and cultural diversity of the Latino community. It meets individuals where they are in their unique leadership journey. Based and rooted in Neuroscience, Ignite provides the foundation for helping individuals better understand how they think, so they acknowledge how they feel, and ultimately tap into how they can become more effective leaders. Beyond the technical support that Ignite offers, individuals also cultivate meaningful relationships with other Latino professionals who can relate to their unique leadership journey and support them along the way. Ignite has support over 500 Latino professionals, educators, community leaders and elected officials by providing opportunities to explore identify, build confidence, develop executive decision making techniques, and create a framework for advancement driven by values and goals. Ignite graduates are represented in decision making positions in mid-management to senior executive leadership. The cultural connections made through Ignite amply the overall professional and personal experience.